Concise Cardiology: An Evidence-Based Handbook

by Daniels, David V.; Rockson, Stanley G.; Vagelos, Randall

• ISBN13: 9780781785099
• ISBN10: 078178509X
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-05-22
• Publisher: LWW

Summary

Written by residents, fellows in training, and experienced attending physicians, this pocket book presents an evidence-based clinical approach to cardiology in a concise quick-reference format. The book is designed for rapid point-of-care consultation and is ideal for residents, fellows, and practitioners who operate in a fast-paced environment. The comprehensive coverage ranges from preventive cardiology, to acute coronary syndromes, to electrophysiology, to cardiology consultation. Current AHA/ACC guidelines are combined with evidence-based findings and reviews of clinical trials. Each clinical problem is analyzed in detail to aid in diagnosis. Appendices cover central vascular access techniques and clinical pharmacology.

Table of Contents

Physical examination of the cardiovascular system	p. 1
Stress testing	p. 19
Chest pain and the acute coronary syndromes	p. 37
Cardiogenic shock	p. 61
Bradyarrhythmias and pacing	p. 69
Wide and narrow complex tachyarrhythmias	p. 85
Sudden cardiac death and ICD therapy	p. 95
Atrial fibrillation	p. 107
Heart failure	p. 129
Pulmonary hypertension	p. 151
Transplant medicine	p. 165
Valvular diseases	p. 179
Endocarditis	p. 215
Pericardial disease	p. 223
Central vascular access techniques	p. 227
Clinical pharmacology	p. 243
Index	p. 255
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